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$1,000,154$947 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

12 FOREST ST

CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,056 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$913K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,997 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,012,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$684,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$328,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$972,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyNorfolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1961
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Heath SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Brookline High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Brookline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02467These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,148
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,410 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$174,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$252,311
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

12 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in South Brookline
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in South Brookline
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Chestnut Hill 02467

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$332K$6.3M

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Chestnut Hill 02467.

How it measures up in Chestnut Hill 02467

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chestnut Hill 02467.

Estimated value$1,000,154
CheaperTypical $1,544,491Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$947
CheaperTypical $765Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,947 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 12 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth BrooklineChestnut Hill 02467Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,000,1548% of homes32% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$94778% of homes85% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²7% of homes17% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac32% of homes35% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than195061% of homes47% of homes38% of homes

About 12 Forest St

How much is 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA is $1,000,154 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $912,664 to $1,087,644. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA last sell?

12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA last sold on Jun 4, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA?

12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA built?

12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA?

12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA is assigned to Heath School (elementary), rated A; Brookline High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Brookline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA compare to other homes in Chestnut Hill 02467?

Among the 5,309 homes in Chestnut Hill 02467, it is worth more than 32% of them ($1,000,154 against a typical $1,544,491), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($947 against a typical $765), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,947 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA was $9,997. The county assessed it at $1,012,900.

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